Overnight structure fire burns building near National Civil War Naval Museum

Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 9:19 AM EDT
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - An overnight structure fire in Columbus had many concerned that the National Civil War Naval Museum had burned.

Columbus Fire and EMS confirmed that the massive structure fire took place at a building just behind the museum.

Fire crews were called to the scene just before 1:30 a.m. on June 1 to the battle the flames at the building off of Victory Dr.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire.

This is a developing story. Keep with us on air and online for the latest updates as they become available.

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